Bracknell Forest Council are an ambitious Council with a vision focused around putting residents first and working in partnership to grow sustainable, resilient, and inclusive communities whilst ensuring their values of being inclusive, ambitious and always learning are maintained.
As part of their growth plans they are now looking for a permanent Principal Procurement Officer to join the strategic procurement team. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Procurement the role will have the ability to influence over �100m of non-pay spend whilst supporting with the implementation of the council's procurement plan and objectives whilst ensuring compliance with relevant legislation is maintained.
Day to day you will be responsible for:
identified needs and the Council can deliver its key objectives.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, particularly the Public Contracts Regulations, GDPR and Freedom of Information.
In order to be considered for the role you will need to be able to demonstrate a strong background in delivering full cycle procurement exercises in a public sector environment. You will also need to have knowledge of complex tendering processes. Ideally you will also be MCIPS.
The role is being offered on a hybrid basis with attendance in the Bracknell office as required. Salary on offer starts at �46,130 and there is also a �5,670 welcome payment available (subject to terms).